BOWLING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 542

BOWLING.

AUCKLAND CLUB. On Saturday last the Grafton Green presented a lively appearance, and some really close games eventuated, amongst them being the final in the Easter tournament fours, in which Gorrie beat Kingswell by two points, Mr Gorrie’s rink thus winning the bowls presented by the Auckland Bowling Association, while to Mr Kingswell’s rink fall the medals presented by Messrs Stewart Dawson and Co., as second prize. During the afternoon Mesdames Thornes and Elliott dispensed afternoon tea to players and visitors. Below are given the scores of some of the games : — Perrett v. Phillips Bee re Lewis Shaw Ross Winks, skip 26 Scott, skipl9 Spreckley v. JoneConnelly Ponsford Hooking Hegman Miller, skip2l Carlaw. skip .. ..20 Thornes v. Dr. King Fraser Crawford Moritzson Rev. West Towsey. skip ..20 Dr. Hooper, skip 34 Smart v. Mahoney Littler Sweetapple Ballantyne Lawson Ledingham, skip . .. 20 Culpan, skip .18 FINAL IK THE EASTER TOURNAMENT. Ross v. Handcock James Haslett South Cuff Gorrie, skipl7 Kingswell. skip .. .. 15 In the second draw for tournament pairs Ballantyne and Littler beat Handcock and Haslett by 6 points. Next Saturday (May Ist) two rinks from the Auckland Club go on invitation to play a friendly game with the Newmarket Club.

PARNELL CLUB. There was a good attendance of members on the Green of the Parnell Bowling Club on Saturday afternoon, when the final match of the season was played between sides chosen by the president (Mr Von. Stunner) and the vicepresident (Mr J. M. Brigham), with the following results :— No 1 Rink. H. C. Haselden v. R. A. C. Kerry Dr- Laishtey T. Cottle A. Stewart W. Tait S. Von Stunner, skip .. 26 J. M. Brigham, skip 19 No 2 Rink. Dr. Watson .. 16 R. L. Hunt2B At a meeting of members held in the club house it was resolved to close the green for the season to admit of the necessary top dressing being carried out at an early date. A circular from the secretary of the Northern Bowling Association, Wellington, with reference to proposed tournament in 1898 was submitted, and an expression of opinion on the various points raised, unanimously agreed to. Mr Von Stunner tendered his resignation as president, being about to proceed to Europe on a prolonged visit. Members resolved to place on record their appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the club by Mr Von Sturmer during his two years’ presidency, and their regret at his departure from among them for so long a period. REMUBRA CLUB. There was a good attendance on the Remnera Green, and a few very interesting matches were played, with the following results : — No. 1 Rink. Colonel Dowell v. A. Walsh P. Vaile Rev. G. B. Monro Major George Rev. W. Beatty G. Bruce, skip ..24 H. D. Ruddock, skip .. 22 No. 2 Rink. T. Finlayson v. Steele R. A. Bodie King D. E. Clerk Stevenson Wright, skip ..17 Ching, skip2o The final was played for the President’s Prize (two pairs of silver mounted bowls presented by Mr James Russell), with the following results :— D. Fallon v. Dr Erson A. Holden, skip .. . 22 R. HaU. skip 17 Messrs Fallon and Holden thus winning the bowls. In the Subscription Doubles the following match was played : — W. Dinnison v. McLean J. W. Wingate, skip .. 21 F. W. Court, skip . .. 14 Leaving the final in this match to be played by the following teams: — W. Dinnison v. H. Maxfield J. W. Wingate, skip George Court, skip DEVONPORT BOWLING CLUB Quite a busy scene was witnessed at this popular little green last week. The following are the results of a few of the contests: — rink 1. Best v. Harvey Murchie Dalton Eagleton Hulbert Harrison, skip .. 17 Nicol, skipl3 Rink 2. Brooks 21 v. Dinsdale 14 Rink 3. Dutton 25 v. Hulbert 15 Rink 4. McCallum 16 v. Montgomery .. 24 Rink 5. r Harvey 22 v. Duder 13 Rink 6. Eagleton22 v. Cameronl9 Club Cup. McCallum .. 21 v. Eagletonl4 The final for the Cup will be played during the week between Messrs McCallum and Dutton. PONSONBY CLUB. There was a fair attendance of members on the green, on Saturday afternoon last, when the following games were played : — FINAL FOR CLUB FOURS. NO. I RINK. J. Blades v. R. Noonan J. Hutchison A. Sutherland J. Kdmiston C. Blomfleld J. M. Geddis, skip 16 D. B. McDonald, skip .. 22 Mr McDonald’s team thus become the winners of the gold medals presented for this contest. SEMI-FINAL FOR CLUB DOUBLES. No. 2 Rink. J. Blades v. W. Hutchison H. W. Brookes, skip .. 28 J. Hutchison, skip .. 15 The final for this event takes place on Saturday, May Ist, between J. C. Robinson and A. H. Brookes v. J. Blades and H. W. Brookes. No 3 Rink. D. Stewart v. J. Stilchbury J. Buchanan, skip .. 13 C. G. Brookes, skip .. 28 No. 4 Rink. J. Edmiston v. C. Blomfleld J. M. Geddis, skip .. 32 D. B. McDonald, skip .. 9

No. 5 Rink. A. 8. Russell v. M. McDermott J. C. Robinson, skip .. 29 S. H. Matthews, skip 22 No. 6 Rink. J. D. Wright t. Rev. Peters A. Sui berland J. Cooper T. Peacock, skip .. .. 19 E. T. Hart, skip .. ..22 No. 7 Rink. Dr. McArthur v. J. Court R. Tudehope. skip 9 J. Hudson, skip . 30